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Former University golfers compete in PGA qualifying school

By Luke Johnson
Sports Contributor
September 28, 2011

For former LSU golfers Andrew Loupe and John Peterson, the next step of their journey as professional golfers hinges on what they do next in Q-school. Q-school is the PGA's qualifying system where amateurs...

[LEFT] Senior offensive guard Will Blackwell - "Gears of War 3." [MIDDLE] Sophomore running back Michael Ford - "Madden 12." [RIGHT] Redshirt freshman punter Brad Wing - "Madden 12, NCAA Football 12."

Football: Players stay competitive off the field with video games

By Albert Burford
Sports Contributor
September 28, 2011

The 2011 LSU football team has more than a few trash talkers on the field. They stand over opponents after every play and jaw back and forth with rivals prior to each snap on Saturdays. When the players...

Briefs: LSU players earn Player of the Week nods

By Staff Reports
September 27, 2011

Wing named Special Teams Player of the Week on Monday Freshman punter Brad Wing was named the Southeastern Conference Special Teams Player of the Week on Monday. After missing the last two games due to...

ACC Roundup

By Sean Fairholm, Deputy Sports Editor
September 27, 2011

    After an embarrassing weekend of football, the ACC is preparing to pick up the pieces with several games within the conference. Completing the week five slate, Maryland, Miami, Virginia,...

Body Shots: Pac-12’s Scott keeps college football intact

By Rob Landry
Sports columnist
September 27, 2011

Larry Scott saved college football. The Pacific 12 Commissioner made the decision last week that his conference wouldn't continue expanding, but was instead content to stay put with 12 teams. This move...

Current defense comparable to past championship teams

By Mark Clements
Sports Writer
September 27, 2011

One of the most treasured sounds of Tiger Stadium is the historic hymn of the "Chinese Bandits" tune, honoring the legendary defense of LSU's first national championship team in 1958. LSU's past two national...

Comparisons to former QB Flynn run deep

By Scott Branson
Sports Contributor
September 27, 2011

Through four games, senior quarterback Jarrett Lee has been a stabilizing force for an LSU team that has dealt with plenty of off-the-field negativity. Lee has played through the distractions and led the...

Players indifferent with early kickoff against Wildcats

By Scott Branson
Sports Contributor
September 27, 2011

No. 1-ranked LSU football team will storm the field before lunch time Saturday for its 11:20 a.m. match up with the Kentucky Wildcats. The Southeastern Conference announced the early kickoff time last...

Coaches predict LSU advantage with Aggies move into SEC

By Andrew Chapple
Sports Contributor
September 27, 2011

The addition of Texas A&M to the Southeastern Conference will not only bring a storied football program to the conference, but also a men's and women's track team that won the last three outdoor national...

Body Shots: West Virginia’s not far from heaven

By Rob Landry
September 27, 2011

Wild and wonderful. There isn't a state in the union that has more of an appropriate state motto as West Virginia or a town that encompasses said motto as well as Morgantown. From the moment my friend...

Miles: Top-ranked Tigers can improve

By Hunter Paniagua
Sports Writer
September 26, 2011

LSU football coach Les Miles said the Tigers' new No. 1 ranking in the Associated Press poll shouldn't draw any extra attention from opponents. "To be honest, we take it as a compliment to the program...